\u201cStanley.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica finally spoke up, breaking the tension.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t even like Wendy, and we both know you two are bound to divorce eventually. But now Wendy has found her happiness, and it\u2019s with Nathan. Wendy managed to win over someone that even the richest debutantes couldn\u2019t. We should be happy for her, shouldn\u2019t we, Stanley?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley\u2019s cold eyes briefly narrowed, his gaze sharpening at her words.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that moment, the attendants brought over the cake and lit the candles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s time for the birthday boy to make a wish and blow out the candles.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan blew out the candles and then began slicing the cake. The first piece, of course, was meant for the birthday boy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Nathan took a piece of the cake and held it up to Wendy\u2019s lips instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy glanced at him before opening her mouth to eat. Just as she was about to take a bite, Nathan pulled his hand away, teasing her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing the playful grin on Nathan\u2019s face, Wendy knew just how to play the part of the affectionate girlfriend. She shot him a mock glare, pouting, and playfully punched his chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Laughter filled the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan wrapped his arm around Wendy\u2019s slender shoulders, pulling her close, and let out a joyous laugh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNathan and his pretty girlfriend are too sweet!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cForget about the cake. Just looking at them is giving me diabetes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Their playful back\u2013and\u2013forth had everyone laughing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan once again brought the cake to Wendy\u2019s lips, and she took a small bite. Lowering his head, Nathan kissed where she had just eaten and finished the rest of the cake in one motion, making the moment even sweeter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was enough to make everyone chuckle and tease them more.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Wendy felt a gaze fixed on her. She looked up and met Stanley\u2019s cold, steely stare. He was glaring at her with a brooding expression.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Was he upset? She hadn\u2019t done anything to provoke him. Besides, it was Jessica who had set her up with Nathan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy gave him a bright, radiant smile, her lips curling into a playful grin as she leaned into Nathan\u2019s embrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley\u2019s expression remained icy as he watched her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica, noticing the tension, smiled and said, \u201cStanley, look how sweet Wendy and Nathan are together.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley didn\u2019t respond. Instead, he tipped his head back and drained his glass of wine in one go.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The birthday party came to a close, and Stanley, Jessica, Wendy, and Nathan all stepped outside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica was in high spirits. \u201cWendy, now that you\u2019re Nathan\u2019s girlfriend, we should go on a double date someday.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 161\u00a0<\/p>\n
425 BONUS\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy nodded, a smile tugging at her lips. \u201cSounds good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan turned to Stanley. \u201cStanley, I owe you one. If it weren\u2019t for you, I wouldn\u2019t be with Wendy right now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley\u2019s expression remained unreadable. \u201cOwe me for what?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t you remember when I asked you if you had feelings for Wendy? You said no, but you still gave me tips on how to win her over. The whole \u2018give her a bag\u2018 advice didn\u2019t work, but still, thanks.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley looked up at Wendy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her clear, almond\u2013shaped eyes met his. She remembered how Stanley had told Nathan to win her over by buying her a bag\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica wrapped her arm around Stanley\u2019s and beamed. \u201cWendy did take care of Stanley for three years. He\u2019s just been trying to make it up to her. Of course, he wanted her to find someone good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy extended her arm and linked it with Nathan\u2019s, her eyes sparkling with a dazzling smile as she looked at Stanley. \u201cWell then, congratulations, Mr. Hawk. It looks like you\u2019ve finally gotten your wish.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley remained silent, his gaze still fixed on Wendy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll take you home, Wendy.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan opened the passenger door of his sports car with a flourish, and Wendy slid in. The car sped off, quickly disappearing from view.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Jessica watched Nathan and Wendy drive away, she turned to Stanley, still smiling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cStanley, will you take me home now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
13\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lateefa Khanam is a contemporary romance author celebrated for her emotionally rich storytelling and unforgettable characters. Blending passion with heart-felt realism, her novels often explore themes of second chances, unspoken desires, and the quiet strength of love that grows through struggle.<\/p>\n
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